Stephen Gaynor School is an independent private, special education school in Manhattan, New York, United States, associated with New York Interschool. The school was started with five students in 1962.[2] Today, approximately 380 students ages three to fourteen with a range of language-based learning differences attend the school. [3] Stephen Gaynor School is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools NYSAIS.[4]
| Stephen Gaynor School | |
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 90th St. entrance | |
| Address | |
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148 West 90th Street , 10024 | |
| Coordinates | 40°47′22.9″N 73°58′22.9″W / 40.789694°N 73.973028°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent private school, day, special education |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Established | 1962 |
| Founder | Miriam Michael and Yvette Siegel-Herzog |
| NCES School ID | 00942697[1] |
| Head of school | Scott Gaynor |
| Teaching staff | 129.5 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | Pre-K, K–8 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 387[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 3.0[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Mascot | The Gaynor Gator |
| Website | stephengaynor |
The school uses Orton-Gillingham instruction, a multi-sensory teaching approach commonly associated with dyslexia, and is accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.[5]
Since 2007, Stephen Gaynor School has partnered with local public schools (P.S. 84 and P.S. 166) to offer free after-school help for students who are behind in reading. In the 2023-2024 school year, Stephen Gaynor School piloted a 15-week course for P.S. 84 teachers to refine their lessons on phonics. [6]
History
editStephen Gaynor School was founded in 1962 by psychologist Dr. Miriam “Mimi” Michael and educator Yvette Siegel-Herzog. They both met at New York University
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for STEPHEN GAYNOR SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ Galante, Meredith. "Check Out The $40 Million Renovation That Turned A NYC Horse Stable Into A Cutting Edge School". Business Insider. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Stephen Gaynor School". Niche. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ "Stephen Gaynor School". NYSAIS. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "OGA Accredited Instructional Programs in Schools". Orton-Gillingham Academy. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Zimmerman, Alex. "As NYC overhauls literacy approach, one public school gets phonics help from nearby private school". Chalkbeat New York. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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